Tagged with "Children"
Pink ribbons blanket Utah neighborhood in memory of LDS Connecticut shooting victim
MR says: So, so sad. The funerals for last Friday's victims are starting to be held, including the funeral for Emilie Alice Parker, which will be held in Utah this weekend. More than 300 people were on hand Monday night to blanket a neighborhood in pink ribbons, hoping to convey love and comfort to the...
Through the eyes of a child
MR says: A beautiful post about processing the tragedy of Friday's shooting, including a beautiful video tribute at the end set to Kurt Bestor's "Prayer of the Children." I, like so many of you, have been struggling to process the terrible tragedy that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut last...
Dave Says: The Tuition Payment Plan
When should we pull our mutual funds to help pay for our son's college tuition? Dear Dave, Our son is graduating from high school next spring. We’ve saved cash to pay for his first year of college, and we have enough in mutual funds to pay for another semester. When should we pull out the...
Press offering free books on grieving and talking about death with children
MR says: What a great thing for this press to do in the wake of Friday's tragedy. In the wake of Friday's shootings, Beacon Press is offering free copies of two books about death and mourning the loss of loved ones to families, counselors, teachers and others. The publishing company says: Our...
Finding Jesus in the nativity
MR says: A sweet story about a child trying to make sure Jesus is visible. In the first few years of our marriage we did not own a nativity set. So one year, I worked a small job for several afternoons to save up some money to buy a simple set. I bought a very inexpensive set that came with a small wooden...
Official First Presidency statement on Connecticut shooting
MR says: Our prayers are with the families and loved ones of this community. The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement today: "We are profoundly saddened by the events this morning at a school in Connecticut. We grieve with all those affected...
How to talk to your children about Connecticut school shooting
MR says: There are no words to describe this tragedy. These are a few thoughts from educators on how to discuss the incident with children. As the country learned in horror Friday that a gunman killed 27 people, including 20 small children at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn., an inevitable question...
Whole Year Through: Children’s Friend, 1963
MR says: Click on the forwarding link to see all 12 covers. Check out a year of covers of the Children's Friend from 1963. Very retro and different from the covers of...
The last time your kids will be kids
MR says: What’s happening in your home right now that you want to cherish, in case it’s the last time? “You know you’re a real mom when you have peas in your purse.” I said to my friend Sarah as she opened the container of strained peas she’d brought to a dinner party to feed her baby. We...
Day 17: Donate Old Clothes and Toys
On December 17, enlist your family to lightly used toys and clothes around the house to donate to local charities. Go to the previous day. Many families can’t afford needed clothes or new toys for Christmas. Amy Johnson, one of LDS Living’s contributing authors, said she and her...
Do Your Children Act Entitled?
Do your children seem to be demanding things you never had at their age? Are you frustrated with your kids and their lack of respect toward you and others? If so, you're not alone. There has been a shift in culture and expectations among young people today. “What’s in it for me?” is now the...
Dave Says: Paying the Parents
I have significant debt, including $20k that I owe my parents. They don't need the money, but want to see it paid off soon. Dear Dave, I have $1,000 in credit card debt, a $12,000 car loan and I owe my parents $20,000. The loan from my parents is causing stress because all I can afford to give...
What your children really need for Christmas
MR says: This year, prioritize traditions that foster love and teaching even if it means making some sacrifices and opting out of some things. We often think that an over-scheduled holiday season focused too heavily materialistic things is a modern-day problem and think longingly of the “olden days” when...
Day 13: Make a Christmas Craft
Go to the previous day. This is a great activity for kids to do with mom, aunt, or grandma. Check out this list of over 400 Christmas crafts for kids ! Here are some of our favorites: Photos from Kid Spot Go to the next day. Get the master...
The Crying Game
MR says: A lesson learned by this Mormon mom about the "games" her kids play and what to do as a parent. I love working with and playing with my children. But, the crying game is a game I don’t play. Many children treat the crying behavior as if it is part of a game. They are able to go in and out of the...
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